06/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2025 20:14
By SBE Council at 16 June, 2025, 9:28 pm
SBE Council issued the following statement of support for the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee's provisions of the Senate Republican's "One Big, Beautiful Bill":
"SBE Council commends the Senate HELP Committee's reconciliation title, as it advances smart reforms that address the needs of small businesses by helping to empower America's workers with the skills and opportunities that match the demands of the marketplace. By incentivizing students and individuals toward in-demand, high-demand careers, the measure promotes workforce readiness and a stronger economy. Fixing this continuous pain point of small businesses - the availability of skilled workers - would allow these firms to operate more competitively and at higher capacity, which means growth and innovation across the U.S. economy."
"The legislation also caps excessive and inappropriate student borrowing by reforming federal loan programs, which will also lead to lower tuition costs. SBE Council urges the passage and inclusion of the HELP Committee's provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill to support small business success and long-term economic opportunity."
KAREN KERRIGAN, President & CEO, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council